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  • Page 1 Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide...
  • Page 2 Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
  • Page 3 In this case, the screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the power switch for a few hours. • Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices. Information for your safety and...
  • Page 4 Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 5 ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices.
  • Page 6 We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact of our products.
  • Page 7 To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer‐group.com/public/Sustainability LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques.
  • Page 8 viii This product has been shipped enabled for power management: Activate the Display Sleep mode within 5 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the monitor when it is in Active Off mode, move the mouse • or press any keyboard key. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use.
  • Page 9 Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes •...
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING.................... 1 ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE............. 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT ............3 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD............5 SAFETY PRECAUTION................5 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR ..............5 POWER SAVING..................6 DDC......................6 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT............. 7 Standard Timing Table ................8 INSTALLATION..................
  • Page 11: Unpacking

    UNPACKING Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide AC Power Cord  ...
  • Page 12: Attaching / Removing The Base

    ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface -- use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. Attach the stand arm and the base Ensure that the base is screwed tight to the monitor, as illustrated.
  • Page 13: Screen Position Adjustment

    SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt of the monitor. • Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. Only at the highest point can 25 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation.
  • Page 14 • Monitor Pivot Before rotating the display, lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree. Rotate until the monitor stops at 90°. • Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Power Cord

    NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR  CASE. PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY AMMONIA OR ALCOHOL-BASED CLEANERS ON  THE LCD DISPLAY SCREEN OR CASE. Acer will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or  alcohol-based cleaners. EN-5...
  • Page 16: Power Saving

    POWER SAVING The monitor will be driven into “Power Saving” mode by the control signal from the display controller, as indicated by the blinking amber power LED. State LED Light Amber Power Saving Mode Blinking amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated.
  • Page 17: Connector Pin Assignment

    CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable Meaning Meaning TMDS Data2+ TMDS Clock+ TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2- TMDS Clock- TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data1 Shield Reserved (N.C. on device) TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0 Shield DDC/CEC Ground TMDS Data0- +5V Power...
  • Page 18: Standard Timing Table

    Standard Timing Table Mode Resolution Remark 640 x 480 60 Hz 640 x 480 72 Hz 640 x 480 75 Hz 640 x 480 66.66 Hz VESA 720 x 400 70 Hz SVGA 800 x 600 56 Hz SVGA 800 x 600 60 Hz SVGA 800 x 600...
  • Page 19: Installation

    INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-input model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer. 1-2 Connect DP Cable (Only DP-input model) a.
  • Page 20: User Controls

    USER CONTROLS Base Controls Item Description Turns the monitor on/off. Amber indicates power Power button/indicator on. Blinking amber indicates standby/power saving mode. Hotkey 1, 2 buttons Press to activate user defined hotkey function. Input button Press to toggle input sources. Press to activate the OSD menu, then use it as Navi/OK button directional key to highlight the desired function.
  • Page 21 Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Note: This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default” setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating.
  • Page 22 Adjusting the Modes From any function page, press to open the Modes control and select which user-defined profile to use (please see The Function page section for more information). Adjusting the Brightness Open the Brightness control and select the brightness setting using the Navi/ OK button.
  • Page 23 The Function page Open the Function page to select a menu function, and adjust the settings which you want using the Navi/OK button. When you are done, press exit. You can also press from any function page to select your preferred Mode.
  • Page 24 Black Boost: This boosts the amplitude of the dark color levels of the display– blacks will be less black. The higher the level, the higher the boost. ACM: Turn ACM On or Off. The default is Off. Super Sharpness technology can simulate high-resolution images by boosting the pixel density of the original source.
  • Page 25 Color temperature: Default is warm. You can choose Cool, Warm, Normal, Bluelight or User. Uniformity: Turn the Uniformity function On or Off. Modes: Select your preferred mode. Color Space: You can choose General, SMPTE-C, EBU, Rec. 709, DCI-P3, sRGB or AdobeRGB. Note: If Color Space is “DCI-P3”, “sRGB”...
  • Page 26 Adjusting the Audio Press the MENU button to open the OSD. Using the Navi/OK button, select Audio from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to change. Use the Navi/OK button to select the setting. Volume: Adjust the volume. Mute: Select On or Off.
  • Page 27 Adjusting the Performance Press the MENU button to open the OSD. Using the Navi/OK button, select Performance from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to change. Use the Navi/OK button to select the setting. Over Drive: Select Off, Normal, or Extreme. Adaptive-Sync: Select On or Off.
  • Page 28 Ultra-Low Latency: Select On to speed up the processing time of the display switching process. Note: If Adaptive-Sync is “ON”, then the Ultra-Low Latency is automatically turned On and grayed out. Ultra-Low Latency is not supported at resolutions below 800 x 600.
  • Page 29 Adjusting the System Press the MENU button to open the OSD. Using the Navi/OK button, select System from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust. Use the Navi/OK button to select the setting. Input: Select the source from an available input source. Auto Source: Automatically searches for available input sources.
  • Page 30 10. HDMI Black Level: You can select the level of blackness under HDMI source. The options are Normal and Low. 11. Quick Start Mode: Enable monitor rapidly. 12. LED Control: Adjust the brightness of the LED light. 13. Power-off USB charge (Optional): Turn On or Off. Product information From any function page, press to open Information page.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the trouble- shooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (HDMI/DP Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy Using OSD, adjust brightness  Amber and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.
  • Page 32 CM2241W CM2241W Nov. 08, 2019 EN-22...
  • Page 33 Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 34 ENERGY STAR Acer’s ENERGY STAR qualified products save you money by reducing energy costs and helps protect the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. What is ENERGY STAR?

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